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1. Essence's Lash Princess mascara, because you don't need to spend more than $5 for a great sweat-proof mascara. In a couple of swipes, you can go from itty bitty baby lashes to having everyone ask you, "Are those your real lashes?"
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has this to say about the mascara, "Hello, that is my face above, because I bought into the hype of all the 5-star reviews and now I will never look back!! Putting it on is like giving my eyelashes butterfly wings. It doesn't get clumpy, it stays put ALL the livelong day no matter how much you sweat, and you can apply it on very lightly if you don't want it to look so dramatic, or continue applying for longer lashes each time.".
Promising review: "Saw this product on TikTok and thought it would be expensive looking at the results they got. I am beyond amazed with how my lashes look after about two coats. For around $5 you couldn’t ask for a better mascara! I will be buying this same one when I run out. I was not expecting to like it as much as I do! No complaints." —Kd
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
2. A pack of three of the shiniest lip glosses you'll probably ever come across. Just put on a little lip balm, layer it with a couple of swipes of gloss, and you'll instantly look more put-together.
Promising review: "You can never go wrong with some clear gloss and these definitely came in handy! I like putting them on after a lip combo or even just something regular to moisturizer my lips." —Princela Ackon
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $4.49.
3. A set of Sea Bands if you have motion sickness, morning sickness, menstrual cycles, or just random nausea for whatever reason. It helps reduce that random nauseous feeling by stimulating an acupressure point in your wrist. Just snap it on and you should start to feel better soon!
Promising review: "These were awesome! My entire family suffers from motion sickness, especially car sickness. My little one gets sick in the car on a regular car ride through the city. So I knew that a long road trip was going to be a disaster. I was amazed at how well these bands worked for everyone! Not one single person complained about being sick for 12 hours in the car. At one point I did have one child remove their bands because they said they were getting too tight. But after only a few minutes without them, a headache started to come on, so they immediately put them back on and the relief was instant. I have suffered for decades and now I know better. I will never travel without mine again!" —1SmartCookie
Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.53 (also available in a children's size here).
4. Some translucent powder for a smoother, softer look when applying your foundation. It also works well as a setting powder! This is the coverage you've been wanting that lasts all day and is super lightweight
Promising review: "Ok, I’ve struggled with a cake-y makeup face for a LONG time. I had a friend tell me to try a loose powder instead of a compacted one and this just happened to be the first one I found while searching Amazon. I bought the translucent one and let me just say: this is the best powder I’ve ever used!!! My face isn’t cake-y anymore. My face looks natural and even dewy if you don’t go overboard with the powder. But even if I do go a little overboard, it still doesn’t look cake-y. This is seriously the best stuff ever. And it smells GOOD. I’m hooked for life now." —Megan M.
Get the translucent powder from Amazon for $5.72 (also available in four other shades).
5. A poreless putty primer to diminish the appearance of pores, fine lines, and uneven skin tones. Apply a thin, even amount to moisturized skin prior to makeup application, and allow it to set for 30 seconds before you apply foundation. This primer is ideal for normal, dry, and combination skin, and will leave your skin looking velvety smooth.
Promising review: "My forehead, cheek, chin and nose pores are large. My primer foundation combination left my face covered with large dots. On my first application of Elf poreless putty primer the dots were tiny. The next day I used a little bit more Elf primer and the pores were 95% gone! With a little bit of fingertip rubbing they were all concealed! Thank you for a great product." —Roxanne R.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
6. A pore-filler stick with a nondrying formula to keep makeup looking fresh all day. It softens the appearance of pores and fine lines, and looks sheer when applied. Once you try it, this stick will immediately be added to the must-haves in your makeup collection.
Promising review: "I got the stick version and I love it. I used this for my t-zone area to blur my pores, because around that area my makeup tends to come off and my pores just poke straight through the foundation. However, this product fixed that issue! I love it so much." —Daya T
Get the pore filler stick from Amazon for $9.75.
7. A purrfectly adorable spoon sure to add some humor to your cup of coffee. Enhance tea time with these spoons, a cozy blanket, and a nice holiday movie.
8. A bottle of nail and cuticle oil to condition dry and damaged cuticles, nails, and surrounding skin. It has deep penetrating properties and is made with jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, and vitamin E oil. Just paint a coat over your nails and cuticles, especially after a manicure.
Promising review: "My nails are weak and brittle, especially if I wear any kind of polish. It may be a caused by my psoriasis, I don't know. Nail hardeners only helped as long as I was wearing them, but then my nails went back to normal. This stuff is like an oil that my nails absorb, and I noticed a huge difference within three days of using it. It was like it glued all the peeling, crumbling layers together. Within a few weeks, my nails were super long, for me, because they hadn't chipped, snagged or torn off. I will be keeping this stuff around from now on!" —T. Rose Broadway
Get it from Amazon for $8.50+ (available in four sizes).
9. A mushroom night-light designed to decorate your home like a mythical forest. The light changes automatically according to light source brightness, so you'll get the brightest glow when its dark in the room. These warm, soft lights are exactly what you need to create a magical ambience in your home.
Promising review: "Little baby is SO adorable!!!! I have it in my hallway and it adds just the right amount of light to walk to the bathroom! it is smol, but mighty!!! The lil shrooms change colors which is neat and they're a silicone like material and use LED lights so they're kid and pet friendly!!! Plus they sense the daylight and darkness so they turn on and off promptly. Would 100% recommend for anyone needing a cute, cheap and SUPER EFFECTIVE nightlight!" —Jennifer F
Get it from Amazon for $6.87.
10. A pack of s'mores flavored ChapSticks if you wish you could have dessert all day, everyday. These lip balms aren't edible, but reviewers say that they smell and taste just like graham crackers, milk chocolate, and marshmallows.
Promising review: "I’ve been in a phase where I’m loving fun lip balm flavors. I’ve bought countless sets from other beauty brands that advertise to taste like cereal, soda, etc only to be disappointed when they tasted totally different, or worse, had no taste at all. Knowing how reputable ChapStick brand is, I figured I’d give this s’mores set a go. Impressed is an understatement! Never straying from ChapStick brand again, especially when they’re coming out with such fun flavors, at such high quality, for such a great price!" —Emily Demarco
Get the s'mores variety from Amazon for $4.99.
11. A pack of two manual toothbrushes that have bristles to help you floss while you brush. These dual-layered flossing bristles are as thin as the tip of human hair, and can reach deep into grooves — where cavities form. Give it a try, and you might understand why so many reviewers say it feels like they got their teeth professionally cleaned.
This toothbrush does not replace actually flossing in between your teeth.
Promising review: "I was slightly skeptical, but the good reviews got me. I brushed at 5:45 a.m. and 11 hours later my teeth still have that dental hygienist clean feeling! They feel polished, smooth, and my gums feel good too! I highly recommend!" —KarenJane
Get them from Amazon for $9.90.
12. A foot file ready to relieve your dry, callused, and cracked heels. The lightweight file has a wide grating surface that allows you to easily work in large sections and leaves you with smooth feet. Pair this with a nice foot soak and moisturizer for extra softness and shine.
Promising review: "ITS NIGHT AND DAY. This thing is a miracle worker. I’ve never struggled with cracked heels until I started wearing heels daily for work attire. They became painful and cracked the course of a year. Splitting and callousing over and over again. No balms or lotions would saturate them either. I was able to fix this issue in 10 minutes with this rasp!! When you shave your foot, do it dry. This thing is sharp. I would not risk using it on wet skin. I mean enough said, look at my feet!! :)" —Kirsten W.
Get it from Amazon for $8.95.
13. A pack of 18 colorful pens that'll help you take some of your best notes. It doesn't matter if you're organizing an event, color-coding information, or simply trying to color within the lines.
Promising reviews: "I had to buy more of these pens because my family keeps "borrowing" them! Everyone loves them, they write nicely, accurate and thin lines, vivid colors, a relatively strong felt tip consider that kids have used them. I had to buy two packs and the second pack will be hidden for personal use haha! Highly recommend!" —David
"I absolutely love these pens!! I’m never buying any other pens but these they’re perfect for notes and to help with my wedding planning. There soft and easy but so bright and beautiful! I 1000% recommend these pens they’re the best I’ve ever used!" —Customer
Get them from Amazon for $8.99.
14. A pack of 14 wart-removing medicated pads to conceal, protect, and eliminate stubborn plantar warts. The pads are waterproof and look like an average Band-Aid. If you're sooo over trying everything to get rid of that stubborn wart, give this a try.
According to the packaging: Do not use on irritated skin or on any area that is infected or reddened, on moles, birthmarks, warts with hair growing from them, genital warts, or warts on the face or mucous membranes. If you have diabetes or poor blood circulation. Avoid excessive heat 37 degrees C (99 degrees F).
Promising review: "I had a hideous wart on one of my left toes that just wouldn't go away. I tried cutting it off and applying a peeling solution on it, but it came coming back with a vengeance. It was a cause of irritation and embarrassment that I couldn't even wear slides or flip-flops over the summer. Until I found this product. I checked CVS, Rite Aid & Target, and this was still the best priced product, so I bought a box to try. Without even a month of using these medicated pads, the wart is gone! I have no complaints about the adhesion coz it was completely intact after 48 hours of putting it on, despite getting them wet a lot ( I shower 2x a day). Within a week of using these, the tough top of the wart started to peel off with the medicated pad. I decided to continue using the medicated pad to ensure the roots of the wart goes away as well. Now, there are NO traces of the wart, at all! I am super happy about this product and recommend it to whoever needs to get rid of an embarrassing wart." —Elaine C.
Get it from Amazon for $6.96.
15. Some light-dimming sheets capable of dimming light from your appliances, electronics, routers, and more. Simply place the sticker on top of the light and brightness will be reduced by up to 80 percent.
Each package contains over 100 dimming stickers.
Promising review: "These are great. I have a hard time sleeping with lights on in the room and so many devices recently have incredibly bright LED's. I did notice that some lights require more than one sticker to dim them to my desired level but this is really an advantage as you could adjust the level of brightness by the number of stickers you place over it." —Matthew M.
Get it from Amazon for $6.49.
16. A pack of three pill boxes with eight storage compartments to keep your pills dry and in their respective places. They're moisture-proof, great for traveling, have double lock and removable lids, and come with blank labels. Now you can stop carrying your pills in a large bag and stay organized with this portable case.
Promising review: "I finally found what I need in a pill case! I don’t need the daily pill case. I need to keep a few of each pill that I may need in my purse because I’m always on the go and traveling. Biggest bonus is that they don’t open while traveling and spill everywhere inside my bag. I love these!" —Victoria
Get it from Amazon for $7.98.
17. A waterproof cellphone pouch because you're probably tired of finding ways to keep your phone dry when you go to the beach or even when you want to take pics while in the water. Just place your phone in the case, close the clasps, and your phone won't be touched by a single drop of water.
Promising review: "I lost my iPhone while I’m the pouch, while I was kayaking and could not go down deep enough to get it. After nine days I had a message from a person that said he was scuba diving and saw it underwater. He got my name because I had my credit cards and drivers license’s in my phone case. When I met up with him he told me the phone was dry when he picked it up and it was still working. I ended up buying a pouch for my son because we’re fixing to go on a trip and go white water rafting. After this, I had many of my friends buy this pouch for their phones." —Susan P.
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 13 colors).
18. Some nail strengthening cream if your nail beds have become super flimsy or damaged from wearing acrylic nails, always hitting them on something, or maybe you're always washing dishes. This formula also works on toenails and can be worn with or without nail polish. Now you can actually prevent splits, chips, cracks and peeling from ruining your manicure.
Promising review: "I started using this regularly after a horrible experience. I ended up having an allergic reaction to my fake nails and I tried to bear the itching and burning but it woke me up in the middle of the night. So one night, I took them all off when I was woken up. Of course, being half asleep, I accidentally used the grinder too far in many places and my nails are just super messed up. The skin around them was peeling, you could see red spots because of how thin they are. This cream is miracle. I'm not sure how my nails are just not breaking, despite being so thin. I've been cleaning house, washing dishes, building stuff and my nails are still going strong. Combining this with some cuticle oil, I'm on a great road to recovery." —Sam0318
Get it form Amazon for $7.80+ (available in three sizes).
19. A Baby Yoda night-light in case walking around in the dark, trying to avoid the shadow monsters, gives you major chills. It's light sensing, so it turns off at dawn and shines at dusk. Plug him into your hallways, bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, or literally anywhere that guarantees safe passage to the midnight snacks.
Promising review: "The light is exactly like the photos and works amazingly. I use it in my bathroom so I don’t have to turn a light on in the middle of the night or first thing in the early morning when getting up for work." —Cassandra C.
Get it from Amazon for $6.42.
20. An anti-chaffing stick to keep the blisters away when you're hiking, running, or wearing super uncomfortable heels. This roll-on stick can be used daily and just needs to be applied before you put on your shoes.
Promising reviews: "This is my holy grail for preventing blisters. It has gotten me through all-day backpacking trips, hikes, trail runs, etc. It is also great for days when I wear heels/uncomfortable shoes. I will buy this body glide for the rest of my life — no question." —Ally
"This is an amazing product! I used to have to wear band aids on my heels to prevent rubbing from shoes. Now I put this product on and I don’t need the band aids! It forms a coating on your skin so your shoes simply run smoothly against your heel instead of chafing it. So great." —Twinkies
Get it from Amazon for $9.
21. An eyebrow styling kit because you are tired of using expensive gels to shape your eyebrows. Successfully recreate laminated, arched, rounded or straight brow styles. According to reviewers, a little goes a long way for a more natural look.
Promising review: "I have used quite a few brow products from drugstore brands to internet phenoms like Glossier and Thrive. Glossier Boy Brow in brown is my favorite brow product. When I'm not adding color to my brows, soap works almost as well as Glossier clear Boy Brow, so I used that. But soap sometimes left a whitish cast, which is where this product comes in. It has the same fluffy hold as soap, without the white cast. So, after Glossier Boy Brow in brown, this is my favorite brow product, but it's so much cheaper and easier that this has ended up being the product I use every day." —DTLA Lady
Get the two piece set for $7.99 (available in three sets).
22. A pack of five anti-slip sleeves to place on the ends of your glasses. They're made of silicone and are sure to keep you glasses from sliding off of your face. You can also use them to make the arms more comfortable, instead of squeezing your head.
Promising review: "I purchased my first pair of plastic frames - which are harder to adjust to the proper size compared to wire frames. Rather than taking a chance of permanently ruining my new pair of glasses, I opted to purchase this product to reduce the pressure of the frames at the back of my ears. These worked immediately! Not only are they more comfortable, they keep my glasses from falling off my head! They seem sturdy, easy to attach, and should last a while. $6.99 for five pairs is a great deal too! If one should break, I have enough to replace (or use on other glasses). This is a great product at a great price point, so I highly recommend these temple sleeves!" —Cyberlis
Get them from Amazon for $6.99 (available in three colors).
23. An air purifying bag designed to remove the funk from things like your shoes, storage boxes, gym bags, and more. Because it contains moso bamboo charcoal, which naturally absorbs odors and moisture instantly. You deserve a natural way to keep your belongings fresh, dry, and odor-free.
Promising review: "I know it's gross but I have had a real problem with foot odor in the past. I would throw shoes away after only like a year or 2 because they would get worn out and stink up the room when I took them off. I would leave my shoes on after I came home until I was ready for bed because I didn't want to wash my feet right away. Now that I have these little things, I get to just take my shoes off as soon as I get home, slip them inside, and not worry about them stinking up my apartment. AND my feet are less sweaty at the end of the day! It has so vastly improved the odor issue I've had for years. They're super easy and super helpful. If you have stinky shoes and stinky feet, these are the solution." —Chelsea C.
Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in three quantities).
24. A magnetic key holder that'll keep your keys in one place, and keep you from thinking back to the last place you remember seeing them. Simply clean your wall, peel the sticker off of the back, and press and hold the cloud on the wall. Now you'll be able to conveniently grab your keys as you walk out of the door!
Promising review: "I think this thing is really cool! It’s a cute and convenient way to organize your space. If you have a table or shelf that you throw everything on as soon as you walk in the door, you need this little gadget! It definitely helped me declutter my countertop. I can always find my keys now which is a plus. Its magnet is very strong and holds my car keys and AirPods, which is honestly impressive bc they’re pretty heavy." —Mak
Get it from Amazon for $7.98.
25. A set of six face mask sheets ready to use when you want to treat yourself to an at-home spa experience. After a long day, you deserve to pamper yourself to a relaxing face mask that contains vitamins your skin will love.
Promising review: "I love these face masks! They really leave your skin feeling wonderful! I love the variety and the scents are soft, not overly strong. I definitely recommend these masks and will certainly be buying them again in the future. Great for pampering yourself!" —Rick C.
Get them from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two sets).
26. A pack of three toothpaste-dispensing caps if you're tired of taking the cap on and off when brushing your teeth. Once it's placed on your toothpaste, just squeeze some onto your toothbrush, and you're on your way to clean teeth.
Promising reviews: "These improved my life significantly. I hate having to remove caps from products in order to use them, especially toothpaste. As soon as I learned this product existed I knew I had to have it. They are every bit as great as I thought they'd be. They have fit securely on all of my toothpaste tubes with threaded cap styles." —MAB
Get them from Amazon for $9.95.
27. A super helpful moisture meter you can just pop in the (indoor or outdoor) soil to determine whether it's time to water your plant babies. If you always end up with sad-looking plants, then you definitely need to give this tool a try.
Promising review: "Who knew that one needs an accurate way to measure soil moisture levels? I saw a gardening expert using one of these, and it clicked. Earlier this summer I asked a friend why so many plants die so easily, and she said the number one problem is over-watering. Well, no more. I've only had this for a month, but my plants are looking perky and happy. So far this appears to be accurate, and I now feel more confident investing in more houseplants. Very easy to use, and no special care required." —empower7
Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (available in two colors).
28. A bottle of nail growth serum made with keratin to help you grow long, sturdy nails. All you have to do is apply two coats, then reapply every three days. It can be worn on natural nails, as a base coat, or a topcoat.
According to the bottle, you should see noticeable results in three days.
Promising review: "This is my second time purchasing this. I’m still shocked that this is as amazing as it is and only $4. If you’re questioning buying this, buy it. I’ve tried so many expensive things for my nails. I bit them from the womb to 25 years old. I stopped miraculously around 25 and haven’t bitten them yet (27 now). THIS polish is a GAME CHANGER. I normally wear it as just a clear coat. It dries so quickly and makes my nails so shiny and strong that nothing can break them. Today I finally decided I wanted a color instead of my usual clear, and I was able to use this as base and top coat and it worked wonders. I highly recommend this polish. It is 100% worth every penny I’d buy it if it were $30 a bottle." —Kelsey
Get it from Amazon for $3.88.
29. A pack of six wool dryer balls that'll speed up drying time, reduce static cling, and eliminate your need for dryer sheets and fabric softener. Just toss them in the dryer for softer, fluffier, and wrinkle-free laundry.
Promising review: "I've been using scent-free dryer sheets for years. Then I stumbled on these. They are actually better than scent-free sheets, they tend help to loosen up the clothes in the dryer to allow more balanced drying during the cycle and of course no scent. I'm sold." —Barry
Get them from Amazon for $11.94 (also available in sets of four and 12).
30. A sloth-themed daily planner to keep you on track and conquering everything on your to-do list. The design will keep your day organized so you never miss an appointment, remember to make those important calls, and check in with yourself.
Promising review: "As a person with ADHD, this notepad is perfect for everything I need! I like that it has a checklist for me to just mark off and it is very organized! I can categorize everything really well and frankly the notepad is just super adorable. Personally speaking, I am really awful at responding to people because of my poor... Memory... So I like that it has a section dedicated to responding to people! A lovely notepad, I am definitely willing to purchase it again!" —Genevieve
Get it from Amazon for $5.95.
31. A copy of Wreck This Journal, an easy way to ignite your creative side and pass the time if you've decided to take a break from social media. This book will literally force you to tap into your imagination with several exercises: sewing a pattern on a page, scribbling on the edge of the pages, coloring outside of the lines, and more!
Promising review: "I seriously love this journal! It is the most fun I’ve had with any journal or sketchbook and has really stretched my creativity. I bought two so my friend could do one too and she brings it over for our weekly get-togethers. We drink wine and do a page or two and have a blast." —S. Johnson
Get it from Amazon for $9.59 (available in two binding options).
32. An Umbra Casa tissue box cover to transform your average tissue box into a work of art. Need something to do while you get over your cold? Get one of these and start decorating!
33. A window privacy film with a stained glass design to keep nosy neighbors out of your personal business. Not only does it keep wandering eyes out, it also makes the most beautiful indoor rainbow. It's easy to install and can be easily removed and reused multiple times.
To install the paper, just spray the window and the wrap with generous amounts of water and smooth out any air pockets.
Promising review: "Easy to install once you get the hang of it. No one can see inside clearly if they look in the window. And every morning around the same time it lights up the room with rainbow tie-dye. Frickin' AWESOMEEE will buy more if I ever move to a different place haha." —Alexis
Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in 12 sizes).
34. A pack of two disposable shower drain protectors if you're disgusted with the water building up in your tub when you shower. Don't be surprised if you pull out a whole wig's worth of hair from your drain.
This shower drain is low maintenance and only needs to be replaced about every two ton four months.
Promising review: "I have used this product for years and I LOVE it. No clogged drains due to hair. My household has three people with long, thick hair and the amount of hair this product has stopped is unbelievable. Plus, its super easy to install and it allows you to pull it out to check on the amount of hair that has been caught. You can choose to clean it to prolong use or throw away. I always have this product on hand!!!" —D Pohl
Get them from Amazon for $6.99.
35. A headrest hanger because your bags are always rolling around on the floor while you're driving. Just attach the hanger to the headrest and your bag will safely stay in one place. You can even turn the hangers forward so you can get anything from your purse when you need it.
Promising review: "I wish I had gotten these sooner. I hate putting my purse on the floor of the car, or on the front seat which can easily slide off and spill everything in it. This was easy to install and is easy to reach to hang my purse on. The other I use to for shopping bags or my jacket. Definitely handy." —Whitney S.
Get it in dark beige from Amazon for $7.95 (also available in black).
36. A pack of two rainbow prism suncatchers you can hang in your window and always have a piece of a rainbow in your home when the sun is shining.
37. A pack of six macaron-shaped pill containers if you're tired of keeping your pills in a boring bottle. Taking medicine is never fun, but at least you can have a super cute backup case with fun colors!
38. A door draft stopper designed to stick to the bottom of your door and keep cold air from creeping into your room. If you're always cold like me, then even the slightest draft will make you feel like your room might as well be in the arctic tundra. One reviewer also found it helpful when covering the gap in between the top of the door and the threshold.
When you're ready to remove it just heat it with a hairdryer and use rubbing alcohol to dissolve the adhesive.
Promising reviews: "This was east to install and exactly what I needed to keep the cold air from coming under the door. I bought one a couple of weeks ago and it worked so well I came back to get more. It sticks really well as my door gets opened and closed a lot with two dogs." —A. Ruhl
"I specifically bought this for the top of a door that has about a 1-inch gap at the top. I know this product is advertised as more for the bottom of the door, but it works perfectly for the top! It took seconds to install and helps block the outside cold air. Plus, it's brown so it matches my door/isn't noticeable." —Kimberly
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).
39. A set of 12 shower curtain hooks that easily glide across the shower rod, without getting stuck. They come with double hooks so you can hold a shower curtain on one side and a liner on the other side. It also makes replacing either side much easier.
Promising review: "They move so easily across the shower curtain rod, not catching where the two parts of the rod come together. And it is easy to change out a curtain or a liner without having to remove both. As someone retired, most of my purchases are to make my life easier. This fulfills that and looks good, too. This is one of my top purchases for convenience and ease." —Nancy M.
Get them from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in seven colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.